Department of Basic Education
Salary band
R 237 453
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
DBE/67/2026
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Department
Department of Basic Education
Directorate
Security and Asset Management
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
Applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or Equivalent qualification. Understanding of the (PFMA) Public Finance Management Act and (MCS) Modified Cash Standard and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of basic accounting and the Hard CAT system. Good interpersonal relations; Good communication skills (written and verbal), planning and organisational skills; Good telephone etiquette; Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook); Ability to think clearly and concisely, be friendly, confident, work independently; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to multi- task and cope with a high workload; General office management; Willingness to learn quickly; Accuracy and be adaptable.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of asset registers; Executing asset verification to ensure completeness and existence of all departmental assets; Facilitating the disposal and movement of departmental assets within and outside the Department. Receiving and updating asset records upon delivery of newly acquired assets; Assisting in the preparation of monthly reconciliations report between the BAS and HARD/CAT systems; Assisting with the preparation of asset notes for the interim and annual financial statements. Assisting with resolving queries from internal and external auditors.
Enquiries
Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291
Notes
Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service 10 Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (ONLY). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements
Administrative and clerical positions are among the most consistently advertised roles in both the South African public and private sectors. Government departments in particular have a high and ongoing demand for administrative clerks, especially at salary levels 5 to 7 on the public service scale. These roles form the operational backbone of every department and offer a stable entry point into a public sector career with a clear progression path.
This vacancy is within Department of Basic Education. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 237 453. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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